- CBT methods
- EMDR work
- Mindfulness practice
About Fay
Fay Callam is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 35 years of experience based in Alaska. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, career change, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.
Fay uses a person-centered stance that keeps the client's goals in focus. She believes people guide their own recovery and that clear goals help move things forward. Her practice draws on evidence-based approaches to address the practical problems people bring to sessions.
Clients who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, trauma, or boundary issues may find her approach familiar. She pays attention to cultural context and multicultural concerns when relevant. Seasonal Affective Disorder and self-harm are additional focus areas she will address as part of a broader plan.
Sessions look at what is getting in the way of daily functioning. Work can include identifying thoughts and behaviors that feed stress or anger, learning skills to reduce overwhelming feelings, and talking through past events that still cause distress. Motivational techniques are used when people want to change habits such as substance use.
Fay supports people in setting realistic steps and tracking progress. She balances listening with practical tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, narrative work, and motivational interviewing. International clients may be an option and sessions are conducted in English.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspectives. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the client set achievable steps toward change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replaces them with more workable alternatives; it is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) works with distressing memories by pairing focused attention with guided processing, which can reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Fay will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adapt methods over time. The client’s goals, preferences, and responses guide which techniques are emphasized in sessions.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency with their work on anger, stress, trauma, or habit change while balancing everyday life.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Alaska, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting strain, anger, career concerns, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that centers the client's goals while offering practical, evidence-informed techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 35 years of professional experience working with trauma, mood and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds DC LICSW and AK LCSW credentials and practices from Alaska.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.